Articles for June 16th, 2011

The Good and the Bad of Jim Schutze, ctd.

Tim’s right, Jim Schutze’s reading of the City Performance Hall situation isn’t quite the Dallas Observer columnist at his best. But he is right to be concerned about the development. Here’s what’s really going on down on Flora St.

posted by Peter Simek | June 16th, 2011 10:12am | filed under Arts, Environment, Events, Theater | 1 Comment »

Marketing Ploy of the Day: Get a Vasectomy, Enter to Win a Signed Dallas Mavericks Ball

Look, the following just-received press release is utterly shameless in its attempt to garner some free advertising for a Dallas urologist. But it’s so awesomely bad that it works.

The finals may be over, but fans can still win big! Dallas urologist, Dr. Mitch Moskowitz, is “Nuts about the Mavs” and is offering a team basketball signed by the Dallas Mavericks 2011 NBA Finals Champions to one fortunate patient that utilizes his Sport SnipSM services.
The Sport SnipSM campaign has spread like a wildfire, garnering plenty of attention. Even Mavericks owner, Mark Cuban, is “Nuts about the Mavs” and publicized this deal on Twitter to his nearly 500,000 followers.

No strings attached here, literally. Consider this special offer an opportunity to “trade in your balls.”


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posted by Jason Heid | June 16th, 2011 9:51am | filed under Business, Medicine | 3 Comments »

This is Going to Get Ugly

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On any other Thursday morning at 9, this DART platform in Richardson would be a ghost town.

posted by Dan Koller | June 16th, 2011 9:08am | filed under Transportation | 5 Comments »

Leading Off (6/16/11)

The Parade’s Today! If you’re not already downtown, well, good luck. Things to note as you’re waiting for the parade to begin: it’s hot; drink water; cheer loudly.

Don Carter’s Heart Shocked by Game. I know I’m a day late to this, but I loved it so much that I had to post it. In this video, Don Carter talks about why he started the Mavs. And then he talks about how he was supposed to have surgery to get his heart beating in the correct rhythm, but after the game, he no longer needed the operation.

Mavs Make Appearance on Letterman. And here are the Top 10 Things About Winning the NBA Championship:
Shawn Marion: “I don’t have to sit here and lie about how winning isn’t important.”
J.J. Barea: “The congratulatory ‘sext’ from Anthony Weiner.”
Roddy Beaubois: “Helped take the sting out of hearing Hef’s wedding was canceled.”
Brian Cardinal: “It’s every kid’s dream to lick the Larry O’Brein Trophy.”
Rick Carlisle: “U.S. Constitution permits NBA Champs to sit in on National Security briefing.”
Tyson Chandler: “Celebrating with my kitties.”
Carron Butler: “Why didn’t anyone tell me we won?”
Jason Terry: “Now I can ask Mark Cuban for a raise.”
Mark Cuban: “If you thought I was cocky and obnoxious before…get ready.”
Dirk Nowitzki: “It might land me a Kardashian Sister.”

Other News Today. The city’s dirty. And guns were rescued from the water. I honestly tried to post more about something other than the Mavs. I really did. But when I clicked on a video about a non-Mavs related story, it started playing pre-coverage of the parade. So I took that as a sign. Happy Mavs Day!

posted by Krista Nightengale | June 16th, 2011 6:43am | filed under Local News | (0) Comments »
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